Questions about carbs

crys_aintgivingup
crys_aintgivingup Posts: 115 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi all! I've been logging my food on MFP for the past week and I noticed that I almost always exceed the 'carb goal'. MFP has set a 1200 cal goal for me, and I'm quite short (5"1) so I thought I'd follow it. I was wondering whether MFP's carb/fat/protein breakdown is a good one to follow.

My main carbs every day include: 1 or 2 slices of wholemeal bread, a bowl of noodles, 3/4 bowl of rice, a fruit (orange/banana/apple).

That doesn't sound like a lot so I'm wondering whether I should follow MFP's recommendation and cut carbs? But carbs are usually the only thing that gets me full, and sometimes I get cold sweats if I don't have enough.

1. Should I follow MFP's carb goal?
2. If yes, what should I eat to prevent low blood sugar and to make myself full for hours on?


Thanks so much!

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  • Deb23455
    Deb23455 Posts: 17 Member
    Remember there are better carbs like your whole grain-not sure if that equates to whole meal, whole grain rices, not refined, and of course fruits and veggies. Whole grains....hopefully you like them!
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  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Remember there are better carbs like your whole grain-not sure if that equates to whole meal, whole grain rices, not refined, and of course fruits and veggies. Whole grains....hopefully you like them!

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  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    Hi all! I've been logging my food on MFP for the past week and I noticed that I almost always exceed the 'carb goal'. MFP has set a 1200 cal goal for me, and I'm quite short (5"1) so I thought I'd follow it. I was wondering whether MFP's carb/fat/protein breakdown is a good one to follow.

    My main carbs every day include: 1 or 2 slices of wholemeal bread, a bowl of noodles, 3/4 bowl of rice, a fruit (orange/banana/apple).

    That doesn't sound like a lot so I'm wondering whether I should follow MFP's recommendation and cut carbs? But carbs are usually the only thing that gets me full, and sometimes I get cold sweats if I don't have enough.

    1. Should I follow MFP's carb goal?
    2. If yes, what should I eat to prevent low blood sugar and to make myself full for hours on?


    Thanks so much!

    If it's set at 1200cals/day, thats the minimum!! Also, the macros can be adjusted for your carbs/protein/fat as well. If you're exercising with it, the extra carbs will be beneficial.
  • crys_aintgivingup
    crys_aintgivingup Posts: 115 Member
    Remember there are better carbs like your whole grain-not sure if that equates to whole meal, whole grain rices, not refined, and of course fruits and veggies. Whole grains....hopefully you like them!

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    Why not? Aren't whole grains better than white rice and white bread?
  • crys_aintgivingup
    crys_aintgivingup Posts: 115 Member
    Thanks for your replies above!
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  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,009 Member
    Remember there are better carbs like your whole grain-not sure if that equates to whole meal, whole grain rices, not refined, and of course fruits and veggies. Whole grains....hopefully you like them!

    no.

    Why not? Aren't whole grains better than white rice and white bread?

    Better or worse is debatable. They can be useful if you are having a hard time hitting your fiber goal.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Remember there are better carbs like your whole grain-not sure if that equates to whole meal, whole grain rices, not refined, and of course fruits and veggies. Whole grains....hopefully you like them!

    no.

    Why not? Aren't whole grains better than white rice and white bread?

    Better or worse is debatable. They can be useful if you are having a hard time hitting your fiber goal.

    This is pretty much the only difference.
  • crys_aintgivingup
    crys_aintgivingup Posts: 115 Member
    I see! Thanks very much! :)
  • nikkihk
    nikkihk Posts: 487 Member
    Remember there are better carbs like your whole grain-not sure if that equates to whole meal, whole grain rices, not refined, and of course fruits and veggies. Whole grains....hopefully you like them!

    You can get just as fat/unhealthy eating endless amounts of whole grain rice as you would white bread and sugar jelly. Don't get it twisted.

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